Emmerdale's Heath Hope star Sebastian Dowling breaks silence on tragic soap exit

Coronation Street fans think they've figured out a new love story that might be on the cards for one heartbroken cobbles resident after a big character leaves the show later this year. As regular viewers will already know, Peter Ash, who plays Paul Foreman, will be leaving the soap soon as part of the emotional conclusion of his motor neurone disease storyline.

The son of Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison has died of a suspected drug overdose. Both Rick and his other son Corey, who also appears on the hit pawn shop reality TV series, have left heartfelt tributes to Adam on Instagram.

Emmerdale fans think they've figured out a 'nasty' twist involving Nicola King, following Angelica King's shocking confession that she was behind Heath Hope's tragic death. The ITV soap was filled with sadness on New Year's Day when teenager Heath sadly passed away after joyriding in a car with his twin sister Cathy and Angelica.The youngsters were eager to attend a New Year's Eve party outside the village but couldn't find a ride, and their dad Bob Hope wouldn't pay for a taxi. Left bored at the B&B's party, they decided to take Wendy's car for a joyride to the party.

Emmerdale fans were overwhelmed with emotion during Thursday night’s episode, as the village all came together to bid farewell to Heath Hope for the final time.The teenager was sadly killed on New Year’s Day when a joyride with his twin sister Cathy and friend Angelica ended in heartbreak when the car veered off the road and crashed.The three friends had been so eager to go to a New Year’s Eve party, that they stole a car to drive there themselves after dad Bob refused to shell out the fare for a taxi to get them to the venue, instead ordering to stay home and help out at the B&B’s party instead. Cathy started out the evening by driving the car as she took the backroads so they wouldn't be caught but Heath and Angelica complained it was taking too long, and urged the youngster to put her foot down and speed up.

Love Island's Jake Cornish is returning to the villa for ITV's All Stars spin-off and he's in for a shock when he gets to South Africa - his ex Liberty Poole is also on the show.The reality star, 26, made his TV debut on Love Island's seventh series, on which he met Liberty. The pair were coupled up throughout the competition but broke up just days before the final, with Liberty choosing to leave the show. Ahead of Love Island: All Stars, Jake revealed how he felt about Liberty joining in the villa - and admitted that there was no chance of the pair rekindling their romance.

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi has hinted at her exit from the long-running soap after posting a video about "missing this place" ahead of her Dancing on Ice debut this weekend.

Coronation Street star Isabella Flanagan has shared her love for her co-star as he sent her a message on her special day. The actress, known for playing Hope Stape in the ITV soap, is celebrating her birthday on Friday (January 12) alongside her co-star twin brother.

Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress Georgina Hale has sadly passed away at the age of 80, after a career spanning 50 years.The star, who was also known for her work in Ken Russell's films, won a BAFTA for Most Promising Newcomer in 1974 for her performance in Mahler. Georgina passed away on January 4th, but the news has only just been shared. Later in her career, she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for her role in the theatre production Steaming.

Emmerdale star Gabrielle Dowling has spoken out for the first time since her real-life brother left the soap. There were tragic scenes in the ITV soap at the start of the year as Heath Hope died after being involved in a car accident alongside his twin sister Cathy and their friend Angelica King.

The Hopes and the rest of the village attend Heath Hope's (Sebastian Dowling) funeral in Emmerdale spoilers, also a blossoming romance turns to a health scare for one couple and Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) continues to spiral after Harry's (Will Beck) death. In the wake of Heath Hope’s (Sebastian Dowling) death, Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) tells Wendy Posner (Susan Cookson) he still can’t face Cathy Hope (Gabrielle Dowling). Brenda Walker (Lesley Dunlop) is living when Bob continues to avoid their daughter.

Rachel Lindsay is speaking out for the first time since news of her divorce broke.

Emmerdale fans have been left asking questions about one particular detail in the recent car crash that has changed lives in the village forever. There were tragic scenes on New Year's Day as it was confirmed Heath Hope had died in a car accident.

Emmerdale star Sebastian Dowling has been flooded with support as he broke his silence on his soap exit. The actor made a permanent exit from the ITV soap in scenes aired earlier this week as Heath Hope following a car crash.

Emmerdale's Sebastian Dowling, who played Heath Hope, has received an outpouring of support after speaking up about his departure from the popular ITV soap. The young actor made a dramatic exit from the show earlier this week when his character tragically died in a car crash.The shocking scenes aired over New Year showed Heath, his twin sister Cathy and their friend Angelica King stealing Wendy Posner's car to go to a party in Hotten.

When most people think of Emmerdale’s business-savvy maven Gabby Thomas, the first face that springs to mind is usually Rosie Bentham, who has been delighting audiences as the character since 2016 and currently portrays the young mum in the hit ITV soap. However, long before Rosie took over the reins as the daughter of Bernice Blackstock ( Samantha Giles ) and Ashley Thomas ( John Middleton ), two other stars actually played the role of Gabby first.

Emmerdale fans have shared their surprise after not realising a real-life link amid the latest car crash tragedy. It has been a heartbreaking start to the year for Bob Hope in the ITV soap following the death of his son, Heath.

Emmerdale viewers are convinced they'd rumbled another exit from the hugely-popular ITV soap following the horrific car crash that killed teenager Heath Hope (played by Sebastian Dowling) on New Year's Day. While Cathy Hope (Gabrielle Dowling) is currently the police's top suspect who was illegally driving Wendy's car, following the latest twists in tonight's episode, 3 January, it seems likely that Angelica King (Rebecca Bakes) could have taken the wheel. April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) told the police that she'd seen Cathy getting in the vehicle and driving off on New Year's Eve night, as the teens were desperate to attend a party in nearby town of Hotten.

Emmerdale fans have been left divided over who is to blame for the tragic car crash that took Heath Hope's life after his twin sister Cathy insisted she wasn't driving at the time of the accident, but Angelica King was.

Emmerdale's Bob Hope actor, Tony Audenshaw, has spoken out about the tragic death of his on-screen son Heath Hope. In a heartbreaking episode, Heath died after a car crash, leaving the cast and crew to bid farewell to actor Sebastian Dowling.The accident happened when Heath's twin sister Cathy Hope was driving their car, which crashed into a stone wall.The devastating scenes saw Bob holding his son as Wendy confessed there was nothing they could do. Paramedics arrived only to confirm Heath's death.

Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw has admitted the exit of one of his long-standing co-stars was emotional after they left the soap in tragic scenes. During the New Year's Day trip to the Dales, viewers were heartbroken to discover Bob's son Heath Hope had died.